The first film was well-received by critics and went on to be nominated in theBest Animated Feature category.
It ultimately lost to another Disney film,Zootopia, at the 2017 Oscars.
But hasMoana 2proved itself a strong Oscars contender?
Theres an opportunity forMoana 2to be nominated, butconsideringMoanafailed to secure a win lowers the sequels chances.
Theres also the fact that Pixar has won the Best Animated Feature category more often.
Such factors play a big role inMoana 2s Oscar chances.
Its a nice follow-up to How Far Ill Go, but hits deeper than the 2016 song.
Its a personal song that fits well with the maturity of the sequel.
Of the two songs, Beyond has a much better chance in the song category.
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film continues the journey of Moana as she embarks on new adventures, exploring the vast Pacific Ocean while encountering new characters and challenges along the way.
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is fun but its also no Youre Welcome.
Its also up against a potential Diane Warren nomination, The Journey by H.E.R.
Beyonds biggest competition is probably Lainey Wilsons Out of Oklahoma, fromTwisters.
One of the songs writers, Shane McAnally, is a two-time Grammy winner.
